Sangria

Its that time of year again:  

Backyard fiesta season is in session!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (118 mL) brandy

• 1/2 cup  (118 mL) triple sec   

 -  (or substitute the traditional brandy and triple sec with 3/4 cup (177 mL) Grand Marnier) -

• 1 bottle (750 mL) red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja reds, Zinfandel, Shiraz)

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice

• 1/3 cup (78 mL) frozen lemonade concentrate (Cascadian Farm Brand Organic contains no high fructose corn syrup)

• 1/3 cup (78 mL) orange juice

• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds

• 1 orange, sliced into rounds

• 1 lime, sliced into rounds

• 8 pitted cherries or raspberries or half as many sliced strawberries or pineapple chunks or combination (fresh or frozen works)

•  2 - 3 cups (473 - 700 mL) ginger ale (Blue Sky Brand ginger ale contains no high fructose corn syrup)

Directions

In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy and triple sec (or use Grand Marnier instead).  Pour in red wine, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, and orange juice.

Float slices of lemon, orange and lime in the mixture.  Add pitted cherries or whatever fruits you fancy!  Give it all a stir.

Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. Add ginger ale just before serving.  Ginger ale can be added by the glass to accommodate differing preferences on amount of alcohol per drink.  I do about half and half.

Recipe Inspiration: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sangria-Sangria/Detail.aspx?src=etaf 






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